What are your Marlins vs. Rangers series predictions?

[Ely Sussman]

Once again in 2026, I will be monitoring Miami Marlins predictions from our valued SuperSubs, Fish On First staffers and livestream guests. Individual article pages like this one will be created prior to every Marlins series and featured prominently on the FOF site. Consistent participation is key if you want to win this annual contest. Submissions only take a few seconds.

 

Scoring system

A "perfect" series is worth three points:

• Earn one point for predicting which team will win the upcoming series
• Earn one point for predicting the precise number of victories for each team
• Earn one point for predicting the “Series MVP” who accumulated the highest win probability added (WPA) during the series as calculated by FanGraphs (could pick a player from either team)

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Series preview notes

Probable starting pitchers:

• RHP Tyler Phillips (MIA) vs. LHP Tyler Alexander (TEX) on Monday
  • RHP Kumar Rocker to pitch bulk innings after Alexander
• RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. TBA (TEX) on Tuesday
• TBA (MIA) vs. RHP Jacob deGrom (TEX) on Wednesday

The Marlins rank 19th in MLB with a 97 wRC+ and ninth in MLB with a 3.94 FIP. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have a 26-16 record at home this season.

The following Marlins players are on the injured list: Josh Ekness (60-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), Liam Hicks (10-day IL), Janson Junk (15-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL), Eury Pérez (15-day IL) and Robby Snelling (60-day IL).

The Rangers rank 18th in MLB with a 98 wRC+ and 15th in MLB with a 4.19 FIP. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games and have a 18-22 record on the road this season.

The following Rangers players are on the injured list: Carter Baumier (60-day IL), Jalen Beeks (15-day IL), Cody Bradford (60-day IL), Evan Carter (10-day IL), Robert Garcia (60-day IL), Michael Helman (60-day IL), Jack Leiter (15-day IL), Chris Martin (15-day IL), Jordan Montgomery (60-day IL) and Corey Seager (7-day IL).

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[JustMyFandom]

Edwards gets out of the funk for mvp. Marlins take 2 of 3

[Hans Herrera]

Marlins 2-1, Stowers MVP

[MRDHU75]

Marlins 2-1

MVP: Kyle Stowers

[Shawn]

2-1 marlins Cassie mvp. Would say Gus bus but they didn’t call him up

[Bassmaster4]

Marlins 2-1

Stowers MVP 

[2qbn]

Marlins 2-1. Otto MVP

[David Fernandez]

Marlins 2-1, Otto MVP

[Jose Herrera]

Marlins win two games with Conine as our M.V.P. Plus we trade for Jack Leiter.

[HAMPTIME]

Marlins 2-1 Mack MVP

[David Slaton]

Marlins win the series 2-1 and give me Star Wars (KS) as the MVP.

[Burr]

Marlins 2-1 Otto Lopez MVP

[1993 fan from start]

Would not be a bad choice to say Lake Bachar Mvp   last series .

2-1 marlins   MVp Cassie 

great news about  Christopher Morel ...    It felt like marlins listen what I SAID two get sweep last series. Joe Mack  Has already pass Javier Sanoja in Runs score 

cassie or conine mvp  lol 

[Saul Goodman]

Marlins Sweep again 3-0. Sandy MVP with a maddux!